Snowblower (Deere Model 49) Restoration

[Gravel7]

Hello,
I probably didn't get this post into its appropriate sub-forum or whatever. I apologize if this is in the wrong spot

Anyway, my question:

Just finished sandblasting and priming my snowblower. I am eager to get it all reassembled. I put on 2 coats of RustOLeum metal primer and so far 2 coats of the Valspar JD Yellow implement paint that Tractor Supply carries. My question is how many coats of paint would you guys apply? I was originally thinking I would put on many coats while its all apart and everything is easily accessible. But after 2 coats, it seems like plenty to me. And, I now remember that I #$ing hate painting

Does this paint go on a little thicker than normal paint or something? Seems thick to me. I also did 2 coats of black high gloss implement enamel on the auger.

So, more coats of paint or she's good:confused2:?

Thanks for any opinions!!
Mike

 

[stevess]

wish i could help but really not sure. i would take my time and check other sources. you've already got the hard part done so don't rush it. i know how it is to want to finish a project and later became sorry i didn't put alittle more effort into it.
steve

 

[caseyand lacey]

hi i am caseyandlacey im just started would you tell me if i am here but i cant help you

 

[caseyand lacey]

i am new cant help you but can u tell me if your getting this message

 

[mfreund]

If it looks good, I would stop.

 

[Gravel7]

Mfreund, thanks for the reply. I did stop. She's 90% back together. And I took another look at the can, it's enamel, not paint. I don't know much about painting but assume that enamel is thicker? Makes sence now. So, everything got 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of enamel.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Mfreund, thanks for the reply. I did stop. She's 90% back together. And I took another look at the can, it's enamel, not paint. I don't know much about painting but assume that enamel is thicker? Makes sence now. So, everything got 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of enamel.

That should be fine. Next spring, clean it up and check for chips and paint them. That's what I'm going to do with my blower that I just renewed.

How about some pics?

 

[Gravel7]

I do have a few pictures....I'll post them when I get home in a few hours. Thanks for the reply!!

 

[Gravel7]

First time posting pictures, hopefully this works. First one is a before shot. The rust was all through the inside.







Couple sand blast shots.




Primed.












All done!!

 

[GPintheMitten]

Good job!

 

[mpham]

Wow! Looks great.:thumbsup:

 

[Gravel7]

Thanks! The paint job looks better in the pictures than it does up close. Some runs here and there. Whatever though...zero rust and she is sealed up tight with primer and enamel. It looks right off of the assembly line.....when your 10' away it it goes by at 2 mph:laughing:
Going to vacuum up the rest of the leaves on my yard today, then take the mower deck off and put the blower on. The mower deck is next to get some love. I'll end up putting that off until spring though, too much other stuff on the list to get to right now.:confused2:
If i get it on my tractor today, I'll put a picture up

 

[Gravel7]

Let it snow!